The experiences of men following recurrent miscarriage in an Irish tertiary hospital: A qualitative analysis.

INTRODUCTION: Miscarriage is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, and recurrent miscarriage affects approximately 1% of couples. The psychological impact of early pregnancy loss on women has been well documented in the literature; however, the burden of miscarriage on men remains largely unexplored. METHODS: This qualitative research involved semi-structured interviews with five men whose partners had experienced at least two consecutive miscarriages. Participants were recruited through an early pregnancy loss clinic in a large, tertiary maternity hospital. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. RESULTS: Recurrent miscarriage had a pronounced psychological impact on all the men interviewed, which worsened with each successive miscarriage. Three primary themes were developed from the data: (1) the deeply emotional experiences of men following recurrent miscarriage; (2) frustrations experienced during the provision of support following recurrent miscarriage; and (3) a sense of feeling unimportant. Lack of timely provision of information about miscarriage as well as lack of access to services were highlighted as deficiencies in the quality of care provided after recurrent miscarriage. CONCLUSION: The experiences of men after recurrent miscarriage are based largely on their assumed role as the protector and supporter of their partner, which often results in neglect of their own psychological needs. The support required by men is similar to that required by women, and greater access to information and services is needed to improve the experiences of men following recurrent miscarriage. PATIENT CONTRIBUTION: Participants were recruited through the Pregnancy Loss Clinic at Cork University Maternity Hospital and were identified by specialist midwives. Participants were approached and interviewed by one of the researchers. Participation was voluntary and the men received no financial contribution for their time.

[Nursing assistence to hospitalized children in straightened circunstances (part II)]. / ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM A CRIANÇAS HOSPITALIZADAS, QUANDO ENFRENTAM SITUAÇÕES DESAGRADÁVEIS (PARTE II).

In this part, the second of a series of reports, two experiences are referred concerning the help given by two students in Pediatrics Nursing to hospitalized children, in order to help them to cope with a surgery situation and to obtain their cooperation.

Grupos focais como estratégia metodológica em pesquisas na enfermagem / Using focus groups as a methodologic approach in nursing research

No presente artigo as autoras discorrem sobre a técnica de coleta de dados pautada nos grupos focais, à partir das experiências vividas. Definem os princípios norteadores do referencial, chamando a atençäo para os requisitos necessários à organizaçäo dos encontros, papel da equipe de coordenaçäo e momentos do trabalho grupal.

Assistência de enfermagem a crianças hospitalizadas, quando enfrentam situaçöes desagradáveis (parte II) / Nursing assistence to hospitalized children in straightened circunstances (part II)

Nesta segunda parte dos relatos da prática de campo de alunas do Curso de Graduaçäo cursando Enfermagem Pediátrica, apresentam-se duas experiências onde as estudantes däo apoio a crianças que enfrentam situaçäo de cirurgia.